The secretary to the Biisbane Tramway Trust (Mr. S. Quinn) stated yesterday that it had been decided to undertake four extensions, viz., ...
Article : 173 wordsMetropolitan weather forecast for to-day.—Cloudy at times during the day, with a passing shower or two, but otherwise fine; temperature, moderate; wind, ...
Article : 788 wordsThe suggestion that docks might be constructed in Australian ports as art alternative to a naval base at Singapore is by no means favoured by ...
Article : 401 wordsThe decision of the British Government not to proceed with the establishment of a naval base at Singapore has evolved controversial ...
Article : 254 wordsA message from Yass, New South Wales, states that Sir Matthew Nathan, Governor of Queensland, after inspecting the Burrinijuck Dam, left by motor launch ...
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Advertising : 103 wordsThe question of a letter in the Press over the signature of Lord Parmoor (Lord President of the Council) in favour of a free-trade exhibit at the British Empire ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 103 wordsAlter an extensive trip through Central Queensland, Mr. Frank Forsyth, the well-known Brisbane business man and commercial traveller, returned to the city ...
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Family Notices : 461 wordsINTERSTATE.—New South Wales, 7.5 a.m., daily except Sunday. West Australia, 7.5 a.m., Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturdays, Other States, 7.5 a.m. daily, except Fridays and Sundays. ...
Article : 310 wordsThe American missionary, Dr. W. E. Biederwolf, accuses Australian women of excessive drinking, and of a dangerous predilection for joy ...
Article : 235 wordsSheer adventure and the honour of being the first to carry the Union Jack around the world by air, writes our Vancouver correspondent, were the hopes of ...
Article : 217 wordsMr. Samuel Byrne, one of the earliest pioneers in the Cook district, died at Cooktown on Friday, after a long and painful illness. ...
Article : 678 wordsAt last night's meeting of the A.L.P. executive at the instance of Mr. Rutherfold, the following resolution was carried unanimously:—"That this executive ...
Article : 54 wordsThe "Daily Herald," in an editorial on the Empire Exhibition, argues that this is a most unfortunate moment to invite visitors from the Dominions and foreign ...
Article : 53 wordsReferring to the cabled announcement that the British Government had definitely decided to abandon the Singapore naval base project, and the comments of ...
Article : 132 wordsIt is said to be an ill wind that blows nobody any good; it is, conversely, a good wind that blows nobody any ill. The magnificent season now being experienced ...
Article : 325 wordsWhen informed of the cable message to-night, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) declined to make a statement. The majority of Federal members were ...
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Advertising : 80 wordsNo further progress has been made in regard to the Anzac Square Memorial, according the Mayor of Brisbane (Ald. H. J. Diddams, C.M.G.). He stated on ...
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Advertising : 154 wordsThe interposition of the Secretary of State for the Colonies in the negotiations between Mr. Theodore and certain institutions and persons ...
Article : 267 words"The Nation" says that the good relations established by the Washington Conference are confirmed by the manner in which Japan has carried out the treaty ...
Article : 157 wordsAll letters, [?] [?] and other contr[?] tions intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor. Ever letter must be accompanied by the ...
Article : 139 wordsThe new trains ordered some time ago by the Brisbane Tramway. Trust are gradually being put into commission. So far, three have, been noted by the, general ...
Article : 110 wordsFully 500 passengers by the Doomba, on, Saturday afternoon, were put to much inconvenience and loss ot time owing to the long-expected happening at ...
Article : 337 wordsThe Senate has passed the Government's Fiscal Bill with an amendment, necessitating the return of the measure to the Chamber of Deputies. This is another ...
Article : 75 wordsAlthough Mr. Bruce will not divul[?] the deliberations of yesterday's meeting of the Defence Council, the authorities are of the opinion that when Parliament ...
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Family Notices : 293 wordsMoischa Natensohn has been arrested at Harrogate and charged with the theft from an hotel bedroom on September 1, 1923, of jewellery valued at £40,000, the ...
Article : 42 wordsAn Australian lady who is on a visit to London is charmed with the place, where she is having "a wonderful time," and so thoroughly enjoying every minute ...
Article : 159 wordsThe party c[?]ment having been introduced into local government elections by the Socialists it behoves those who do not believe in Socialism ...
Article : 829 wordsLady Cook (wife of the High Commissioner for Australia) will christen the new Orient liner, Orama, at Barrow, on May 20. ...
Article : 34 wordsAdmiral Field's suggestion for a northern naval base finds favour with Senator Pearce, who said to-day that he was pleased to hear of Darwin's possibilities. ...
Article : 52 wordsNo more significant indication of the slump in monarchies in Europe could be found than the passing of the famous old "Almanach de Gotha," which expires ...
Article : 138 wordsThe soft answer that turneth away wrath was recently referred to by Mr. J. Crawford, in an assault case, and the magistrate, Mr. J. Stewart Berge, agreed ...
Article : 167 wordsThe "Spectator" fears that before [?] Singapoie base could be completed [?] velopmont will have rendered the de[?] of such bases most difficult. It was [?] ...
Article : 73 wordsA review of the political situation in West "Australia published on Saturday suggested the probability of a Socialist victory. The progress ...
Article : 234 wordsThe "Daily Express" understands that the late Carl Herz left £250,000. This is a record for a stage performer. ...
Article : 32 wordsGeneral Sir Ian Hamilton, speaking at Reading, emphasised that the Singapore base was essentially a land question, and said that it might help to calm the public ...
Article : 277 wordsIn the course of an address at the Wisconsin State Farm, on September 30, 1859, Abraham Lincoln, usually regarded as the greatest man ever elected to the ...
Article : 334 wordsA party of schoolboys found the body of T. E. Dunville, the famous comedian, who long has been a head-liner in the music batls of London, in a beautiful ...
Article : 91 wordsAn important announcement was made by the Minister for Defence (Mr. Bowden) to-night in reference to the remarks made by Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick Field ...
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Advertising : 151 wordsThe Commonwealth Statistician (Mr. Chas. H. Wickens) has made available the estimated population, of the several States and Territories of the Commonwealth as ...
Article : 237 wordsThe first British Development Company to receive an oil field concession in Papua under the League of Nations Mandate has already commenced operations, ...
Article : 168 wordsThe mill strike situation is improving. About 30 mills have resumed work, each employing about 500 hands, and more are expected to follow suit. ...
Article : 35 wordsA lightning strike of waiters failed to achieve its object to prevent a banquet in a restaurant by the Cafe Proprietors' Association. The waiters downed dishes ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Mon 24 Mar 1924, Page 4
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